Terms and Conditions

Please take time to read the following terms and conditions of our services. Confirming a safari with Access Budget Safaris Limited implicates that you have read, fully understand and accept the terms and conditions described below. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us!

1.2 All information given in the itinerary to our clients is to the best of Accesss Budget Safaris ’ knowledge and based on the latest information available. Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd cannot be liable for modified information from third parties after the moment of sending, nor for any obvioustyping errors.

1.3 To reserve flights and gorilla permits we need your full names as they appear in Passport, your nationality and passport number.

1.4 Upon confirmation of the safari, the client must inform Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd of any preferences and special requests of the participants; e.g. medical needs, diet, requirements relating to disabilities and any other requirements. Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd will meet therequests if possible.

1.5 All packages are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed. Many accommodations offered by Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd have limited capacity and therefore it is essential to make reservations well in advance.

1.6 In the event that you wish to amend your reservation in any way, Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd will verify the level of realization of the preferred adjustment and confirm accordingly. Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd reserves the right to charge an amendment fee conform to the actual costs,which will be added to the total invoice.

1.7 Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd reserves the right to change and re-adjust the tour schedule, transportation, accommodation and services indicated in the itinerary in the event of unforeseen circumstances before arrival.

2. PRICES.2.1 The prices quoted for the various safaris are as per the itinerary and include the following services, unless stated differently: overnight in hotels, guesthouses, tents or lodges, all meals as indicated, sightseeing as noted in the itinerary, park entrance fees and ranger fees, airport transfers where applicable, ground transportation,English speaking driver/guides and bottled mineral water in the vehicle.

2.2 Expenses that are not covered: international and domestic air fares, visa and passports, meals not mentioned in the itinerary, drinks other than the mineral water provided in the vehicle, tips and gratuities for the guides and accommodation staff, laundry, travel insurance and other items of personal nature.

2.3 Prices on the website or quoted to our clients are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed until confirmed.

2.4 Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd reserves the right to adjust the price at any time should there be any fluctuation in the exchange rate or increase in the cost of any proportion of the tour, though the company will make every effort to minimize the increase.

3. EXECUTION OF THE TOUR3.1 No guarantees can be given for game viewing, as it is a privilege to see animals in their natural habitat. You must take caution when viewing the animals and follow up on the instructions given by either the tour guide or rangers.

3.2 A gorilla or chimpanzee permit guarantees clients to track the primates in question to their location but does not guarantee that the animals will be in plain sight.

3.3 Accommodation is based on a twin or double bedded room, tent or banda, with private bathroom where possible. Single rooms may be available with the payment of a supplement fee but cannot always be guaranteed.

3.4 Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd reserves the right to substitute equivalent or superior hotels. If a hotel of equivalent standard is not available Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd may substitute the next best quality hotel or suggest a superior at an extra charge.

3.5 The mode of transport utilized will be dependent on the number of clients and the route taken based on the specifications of the chosen itinerary. Every effort is made to ensure that vehicles are provided in a roadworthy condition but no liability can be accepted for a puncture, breakdown, damage, or any delay as a result of thepoor road conditions.

3.6 Experienced English speaking driver/guides are provided, who will be the only persons allowed to drive the vehicles of Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd. The driver’s decision on all matters, such as the route taken, is final.

3.7 Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd reserves the right to alter any route or arrangement, to cancel the operation of any scheduled tour or vary the safari services in any way in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as road closures, bad weather, problems with national parks or hotels and securityconsiderations. In such cases alternative arrangements will be made as circumstances permit.

3.8 Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd reserves the right to employ subcontractors to carry out all or part of the services agreed to be supplied.

3.9 The right will be retained to refuse any person from participating or continuing any tour if, in Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd’ opinion or in the opinion of any other person in authority, the person concerned behaves in such a way to cause or be likely to cause danger, hazard or inconvenience to any third party, damage to property or to environments and ecosystems. No refunds will be made and Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd shall not be liable for expenses incurred as a result of the termination.

4. PAYMENT4.1 All tours will be booked and confirmed only after receiving a 50% deposit of the basic program rate. In case of gorilla permits a full advance payment of the permit fee is required.

4.2 The balance is due no later than 42 days prior to the safari, unless agreed differently.4.3 Bookings made within 42 days before arrival must be fully paid at the time ofconfirmation.

4.4 If payment is not received in accordance with the above, Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd has the right to cancel the booking.4.5 Payment can be made by, bank, MoneyGram, western union, transfers or received in cash, in any way before the start of the safari. VISA credit cards, traveller cheques are not accepted as of now.

5. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS5.1 All cancellation requests must be made in writing and shall be effective on the date of actual receipt by Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd.

5.2 The following cancellation charges apply to the basic program rate:60 days or more prior to arrival 10% charge59 – 32 days prior to arrival 25% charge31 – 8 days prior to arrival 50% charge7 – 3 days prior to arrival 75% charge48 hours or less prior to arrival 100% charge Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd reserves the right to deduct all expenses incurred from money paid.5.3 Gorilla permits , Chimpanzee permits and air tickets are 100% non-refundable.5.4 No refunds will be made for any unused services, late arrival or no-show of anyof the members of the tour.

6. COMPLAINTS6.1 Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd shall try to ensure that the company exceeds the expectations in every area of the tour arrangements.

However, suggestions are very much appreciated in order to keep improving the quality of the service.

6.2 Complaints must be reported immediately to the Accesss Budget Safaris Ltd representative and to the supplier of the service in question, who will do their best to resolve the matter. If the problem is not solved to the client’s satisfaction the complaint should be reported in written form and not laterthan 30 days after completion of the tour.6.3 Liability for any complaints not notified in accordance with the above-describedprocedure cannot be accepted.